Brazil defender will team up with international colleague Thiago Silva in
Paris after completing transfer to Ligue 1 champions

Paris St-Germain have completed the signing of David Luiz from Chelsea for a fee believed to be in the region of £48 million.

Luiz, who played for Brazil in Thursday's World Cup opener against Croatia, joined Chelsea from Benfica in January 2011 and will now team up with his international central defensive partner Thiago Silva in Paris.

"Right from the very first contact I had with Paris St Germain I was very happy," Luiz told the Paris St-Germain's website.

"It's a big club with a great history.

"It's a new step in my life and I'm impatient to play for Paris and show what I can do."